Said the Chairman to the club website: "Chris is a progressive young manager with excellent coaching credentials and has a real desire to deliver success for our club.
"I have been flattered by the number of top class coaches and managers who have shown an interest in managing Coventry City. But Chris was always our number one target.
"I am looking forward to working with him, we share the same passion for football and how the club should be managed. "I have no doubt he will help to take this club forward."